Sloppy and loose gear lever

[JoshW]

Hi all,

I have a bit of a strange one with my EP3 but not sure if it is supposed to be like this as I haven't got another EP3 to compare to. I have a 2006 Premier Edition with 130,000 miles on the clock but the gear lever seems to be quite loose and sloppy. I can feel this when it is in neutral and also when it is in gear. I have attached a video for you to see, but I have done some reading and apparently this could be needing a new gear lever assembly?

The car is still just under the 12 month Honda Used Approved Warranty but due to Worcester being a little while away, they recommended taking it to my local Honda dealer who want £60 to diagnose the problem. I'm a little skeptical on this as if the warranty won't cover it, I basically have just wasted £60.

Take a look and see what you think guys. I'd be interested to know what yours are like - are they as sloppy as this or are they much taughter; I know the EP3 is supposed to have one of the best shifts and it goes into gear fine, its just the lever that feels sloppy.

https://youtu.be/o-5mhqa0zIM

Thanks,
Josh

 

[jimbodeeni]

Really doesn't seem that bad to be honest with you but I recommend replace the shifter unit with one of these!

http://www.eightspeed.co.uk/acatalog/EP3_Short_Shift_Kits.html

also with:

https://www.tegiwaimports.com/tegiwa-shifter-bushes-civic-type-r-ep3.html

and finally:

https://www.tegiwaimports.com/powerflex-top-gearbox-mount-insert-civic-type-r-ep3.html

 

[JoshW]

Do the gearbox mounts make any noticeable difference. I just have the stock engine mounts on at the minute but I kinda feel like there is a bit of engine movement and maybe these could do with a refresh; I am really cautious around these though as I heard inserts make a big difference in vibration which would put me off getting them I think. Seperately though the gearbox mounts, would be interesting to see what these did?